North City Prevention Coalition

Some gentle reminders for May during Mental Health Awareness Month!

Mental health is for everyone - integrated systems of care are crucial to ensuring folks get the support they need.

Let's unite on to keep our community safe! We're offering free Narcan training and distribution. Send us a DM to learn more and take the first step in saving lives. We're here to support you, whether you're in the North Central region or beyond! 💜

Shoutout to for making substance use prevention education a priority with her students. Grateful for strong school partnerships to bring real world learning to youth and support healthy, informed choices.

Got any expired or unneeded medication taking up space? This is for you! Take back day will be THIS SATURDAY, April 25 from 10am - 2pm. Swipe to find a location in your area for safe disposal!

Friendly reminder to never flush medication down the toilet. It can contaminate our waterways. Do your part through safe disposal!

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues - there are resources to help! Check out any of these resources for the support you need. There are call lines, text chat rooms, and online resources to fit your needs. It’s brave to reach out when you need support!

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Are you interested in substance use prevention and community care? Do you want to learn more about the amazing community resources in San Diego?

Check out our monthly community meetings! Each month, we spotlight a different community organization. We also hold space for resource sharing and community updates! We would love to have you. 😊

Join us THIS THURSDAY, 4/23, from 11:30-12:30pm on zoom. We will hear from 211, which is a hub for community resources across needs such as food, housing, and mental health support. Our meetings take place every 4th Thursday of the month!

This one goes out to all the parents, guardians and role models to our youth! It’s never too early to start having conversations around alcohol. Given how normalized it is in our culture (and many others), it’s important to starting talking early and make sure our youth are well informed to make healthy choices.

is a great time to learn about the risks of alcohol misuse and the impact it has both individuals and communities!

Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking, or knowing where to find support - you can find resources at samhsa.gov/alcohol